Foreign Investment to Developing Nations Drops Sharply as Countries Raise Barriers
The World Bank says foreign investment in developing countries fell to its lowest level in almost 20 years in 2023
June 16, 2025Section
The Guyanas
Economic Hurdles and Modest Gains: Latin America’s 2025 OECD Outlook Revealed
The OECD’s latest economic report, released on June 3, 2025, paints a cautious picture for Latin America’s economic growth
June 3, 2025
Exxon and Chevron Battle in $1 Trillion Arbitration for Guyana’s Oil Crown
A legal clash between ExxonMobil and Chevron over a 30% stake in Guyana’s Stabroek Block—a reservoir holding over 11 billion
May 27, 2025
Venezuela’s Essequibo Governor Vote Risks South American Stability
In the border town of Tumeremo Venezuela billboards proclaim Essequibo—a 160 000 km² region of Guyana —as “ours.”. Analysis from...
May 25, 2025
China Opens Doors to Latin America with Visa-Free Policy
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian announced on May 15, 2025, that Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay gain visa-free...
May 15, 2025
China Leverages $375B U.S. Trade Surplus to Fund $9.2B Latin American Expansion
China pledged 66 billion yuan ($9.2 billion) in development credit to Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) nations during. Analysis from...
May 13, 2025
ICJ Orders Venezuela to Halt Essequibo Elections as Court Authority Crumbles
The International Court of Justice ordered Venezuela on May 1, 2025, to stop all election preparations in the disputed Essequibo...
May 2, 2025
Latin America Faces Slower Growth as Trade Tensions and Weak Investment Bite
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has revised its 2025 growth forecast for the region. Analysis...
April 30, 2025
Latin America’s Human Rights Crisis: The Business Risks Behind the Numbers
(Analysis) Reports from international organizations in early 2025 reveal Latin America faces a human rights crisis that directly impacts business...
April 29, 2025